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Questions to ask new flatmates

Not sure what questions to ask potential flatmates? Here are our suggestions to help you find the perfect flattie.

Questions to ask new flatmates

1. How long have you lived in shared flats?

It can take a while to adjust to flatsharing life.

2. What do you do for work?

3. What do you do in your downtime?

Perhaps a drummer was exactly what your flat band was missing. Perhaps not....

4. Do you have any pets?

5. Do you have any questions for us?

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